City of Hamilton
Hamilton Lawyers: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Criminal Defence, by Phone and Video
We don't have an office in Hamilton. We act for Hamilton clients by phone and video, and you can meet us in person at our Oakville office, a drive along the QEW, if you'd rather sit down face to face. Most Hamilton clients never need to: wills and powers of attorney can be prepared and signed by video, and many early criminal court dates are handled remotely.
Hamilton is a city of long-time homeowners, young families, students at McMaster University and Mohawk College, and newcomers building a life in the Golden Horseshoe. That mix shapes the work we do for Hamilton clients: estate planning, criminal charges laid by the Hamilton Police Service, and immigration matters for students, workers and families.
How We Help Hamilton Clients
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Hamilton Clients
Wills and mirror wills for couples · Islamic wills · Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Hamilton
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges · Stunt driving and careless driving · Assault and domestic assault
Immigration Lawyer for Hamilton Students and Families
Study permits and post-graduation work permits · Family and spousal sponsorship · Work permits and employer support
Wills & Powers of Attorney for Hamilton Clients
You can do the whole process from home. We talk through your family and your wishes by phone or video, send you the documents to read, and arrange a signing by video. Ontario allows virtual signing for wills and powers of attorney if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time. Our guide to signing a will by video explains the steps.
Many Hamilton families own a home that has risen in value, help an ageing parent, or have relatives and property in another country. A will that deals clearly with your home, a power of attorney for your parent while they can still sign one, and an Islamic will for families who want the Islamic shares followed are the documents we prepare most often.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills for couples
- Islamic wills
- Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
- Powers of attorney for an ageing parent
- Wills for newcomers with property or family abroad
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Hamilton
Criminal charges laid by the Hamilton Police Service are heard at the John Sopinka Courthouse at 45 Main Street East, where the Ontario Court of Justice sits, including its youth court for people aged 12 to 17. We act for clients charged in Hamilton, appearing at the courthouse or remotely where the court allows. Your release document will tell you how and where to attend.
The QEW, Highway 403 and the Lincoln Alexander Parkway mean many charges begin with a traffic stop. We defend impaired driving, over 80, refusal and stunt driving charges, and we also act in assault, theft, fraud, drug and weapons cases. If a family member has been arrested and is being held for a bail hearing, our family-arrested page explains the first 24 hours.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges
- Stunt driving and careless driving
- Assault and domestic assault
- Theft, shoplifting and fraud
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
Immigration Lawyer for Hamilton Students and Families
Hamilton's colleges and universities bring thousands of international students to the city. We help with study permits and extensions, post-graduation work permits and permanent residence, and we help families with sponsorship applications. Because we also practise criminal law, we can advise a student who has been charged on how the charge could affect their status. See our page for international students charged with a crime.
Explore our immigration servicesWe help with:
- Study permits and post-graduation work permits
- Family and spousal sponsorship
- Work permits and employer support
- Inadmissibility and refusals
The John Sopinka Courthouse
Hamilton's criminal courts sit at 45 Main Street East in downtown Hamilton. Most criminal matters from Hamilton start in the Ontario Court of Justice there. If you've been charged, we review your disclosure with you by phone or video and appear for you at court dates where that's allowed.
Students at McMaster and Mohawk
A charge can put a student's study permit and future permanent residence at risk. Tell us your status at the first call. We look at the criminal case and the immigration consequences together.
Why Hamilton Clients Choose Our Law Services
By phone and video
Meet from home, and sign your will by video where the law allows.
Oakville office if you prefer
277 Lakeshore Road East, by appointment.
Your language
We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Plain-language advice
Clear explanations and fees confirmed in writing before we start.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
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Call or book online
Reach us at (289) 652-0529 or through our contact form. We respond promptly, and urgent matters such as arrests and IRCC deadlines get priority.
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Consultation
We listen to your situation, review any documents, and explain your options, risks and likely costs in plain language.
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Clear plan & fees
If you retain us, you get a written plan and fee arrangement before work begins, so there are no surprises.
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We handle it
We prepare the filings, deal with the court, IRCC, lenders or the other side, and keep you updated until your matter is complete.
Our Office
Our Law Services – Oakville
277 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 408, Oakville, ON L6J 6J3
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsWe serve Hamilton by phone and video. Our nearest office is in Oakville, on Lakeshore Road East near the QEW. Meetings are by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Hamilton
- Downtown Hamilton
- Westdale
- Dundas
- Ancaster
- Stoney Creek
- Waterdown
- Hamilton Mountain
- Binbrook
- Glanbrook
- Flamborough
- Locke Street
- Corktown
Frequently Asked Questions – Hamilton
Do you have an office in Hamilton?
No. We serve Hamilton clients by phone and video. If you want to meet in person, our nearest office is at 277 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 408, Oakville, ON L6J 6J3, by appointment. Call (289) 652-0529.
Where are criminal charges from Hamilton heard?
At the John Sopinka Courthouse, 45 Main Street East, Hamilton, where the Ontario Court of Justice sits. Your release document will say how and where to attend, and we can appear for you where the court allows.
Can I sign my will and power of attorney by video?
Often, yes. Ontario allows virtual signing if at least one witness is a lawyer or paralegal licensed in Ontario and everyone can see and hear each other in real time. See our page on signing a will by video, and we'll tell you whether it suits your situation.
I'm an international student charged with an offence. Can you help?
Yes. We practise both criminal and immigration law, so we look at the charge and its effect on your study permit and future applications together. Don't plead guilty before getting advice.
Do you handle probate or estate administration?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney. We don't handle probate applications or estate administration.
Can we meet in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi?
Yes. We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws and government programs change, so contact us for advice about your situation. Read our full disclaimer.
Legal Guides for Hamilton Residents
Can You Make a Handwritten Will in Ontario?
Ontario allows a will written entirely in your own handwriting and signed, with no witnesses. But valid does not mean safe. Here are the rules and the risks.
Can You Disinherit a Child in Ontario?
Ontario gives you a lot of freedom in your will, but not unlimited freedom. Here is when a child can still make a claim, and how to reduce the risk of a dispute.
Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What Is the Difference in Ontario?
A power of attorney acts for you while you are alive. An executor acts after you die. Here is how they differ, when each starts and ends, and who to choose.
How Much Does a Will Cost in Ontario?
What does a will cost in Ontario? It depends on how complex your situation is. Here is what changes the price, what is included, and what we charge.
Does Marriage Cancel Your Will in Ontario?
For many years, getting married automatically cancelled a will in Ontario. That rule was repealed. Here is what marriage, divorce and separation do to your will today.
Naming a Guardian for Your Children in Your Ontario Will
If something happened to both parents, who would look after your children? Here is what an Ontario will can and can't do.
Talk to a Lawyer About Your Hamilton Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
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